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The stage is set for another epic battle in the Primeira Liga, as Vizela vs Benfica will go head-to-head this Saturday, February 25, in a clash that promises to be an attractive match. Benfica has been an unstoppable force this season and is looking to stay at the top of the league standings, while Vizela is struggling to stay inside the top ten in the standings.
Both teams are ready to give their best, so be sure to stay tuned because we at JefeBet will give our perspective for the match. Get ready for an exciting encounter between Vizela vs Benfica, and don’t forget to read our picks and predictions in the full preview of this thrilling clash.
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Vizela vs Benfica Primeira Liga Matchday 22 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Estadio do Futebol Clube de Vizela, Caldas de Vizela, Portugal
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 3:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Vizela (+625) / Tie (+380) / Benfica (-275)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Vizela (AH +1.25, -106) / Benfica (AH -1.25, -115)
- Over/Under (2.5) of BetMGM: Over (-160), Under (+115)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
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Betting on Vizela
As mentioned, Vizela is in ninth place in the Primeira Liga standings. In 21 matchdays played in this league, Vizela has achieved 7 wins, 5 draws and 9 defeats, for a total of 26 points, tied with Boavista, Chaves and Portimonense. In terms of goals on the season, the team has scored 23 and conceded 21, leaving them in positive numbers with a +2 goal differential.
Their last five games have been unsatisfactory, winning one (3-1 vs Rio Ave), drawing two (0-0 vs Chaves; 1-1 vs Gil Vicente) and losing two (2-1 vs Sporting Lisbon; 2-0 vs Porto). Although they had scored five goals in five games, this was not enough to add up to more victories.
Possible lineup (3-5-2): Fabijan Buntić; Igor Julião, Bruno Wilson, Kiki Afonso; Kiko Bondoso, Ivanildo Fernandes, Claudemir, Raphael Guzzo, Samu; Nuno Moreira, Milutin Osmajić.
Betting on Benfica
On the other hand, we have the current leaders of the Primeira Liga, Benfica, who have really excelled this season with an incredible 18 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Having only 2 matches out of 21 in which no points were scored gives Benfica an effectiveness rate of 95% and an 85% win rate. For now, the team’s only objective must be to continue the good run and move points away from their closest rivals, Porto and Braga, in order to secure victory in the Primeira Liga.
Their last five games have been a feat, just like the rest of the season, as they have five consecutive victories, almost all of which have come by beating the opposing team. Thus, they won 0-3 vs Santa Clara, 0-2 vs Paços Ferreira, 0-3 vs Arouca, 3-0 vs Casa Pia and 3-1 vs Boavista. It is worth noting that in these matchdays, they scored 14 goals and allowed only one.
Possible Benfica lineup (3-4-3): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Nicolás Otamendi, Gilberto, Alejandro Grimaldo; António Silva, João Mário, Fredrik Aursnes, Rafa Silva; Chiquinho, Florentino Luís, Gonçalo Ramos.
JefeBet Prediction
The Vizela vs Benfica match is almost a foregone conclusion, not only because Benfica has an absolute dominance against almost every team in the Primeira Liga, but also because they have a ratio of 2.5 goals per game, and it will be no different in the match against Vizela.
Prediction: Benfica wins 3-0.
